Sorin Popescu

Experience

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  Parlamentul României - Camera Deputaților

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2016

  European Affairs Comission- Internship

  Undertook an internship for the European Affairs Committee of the Romanian Parliament (Chamber of deputies). The committee represents Romania in its relationship with European institutions (om accordance with the law and internal rules and protocols), participates in debates regarding the future of the European project and informs the Romanian Parliament on the development of main strategies and policies of the European Union (among other responsibilities)The role included:-Assisting commission staff in conducting research.-Assisting the commission in organising events.-Maintain contact with institutions and individuals the commission worked with.-Sending invitation to institutions or individual partners for commission meetings or commission events.-Participating in commission meetings whenever possible. Show less

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  British Council

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2021

  Sales Consultant

  The Teaching Centre in Bucharest continues to expand rapidly and is now one of the largest centres in the EU. We enjoy a strong reputation in Romania as the leading provider of English language courses. Current performance of Exams and Teaching across the country is strong and there are ambitious growth targets for both strands . Sales Consultants carry out interviews and counselling (part of the placement testing process) of all potential students of English courses for adults, for the British Council in Bucharest.Main duties:-Carry out interviews as part of the placement testing process and identify the development needs of all potential students of English courses for adults, for the British Council in Bucharest.-Counsel potential students based on their current level of English, in order to agree and choosean English course which best fits their needs.-Act as a single point of contact for all prospect customers, guide them through the journey fromfirst enquiry to final sale.-Maximise opportunities for cross selling and be accountable for monthly targets, while keepingcareful track of the sales progress made at any one time.-Constantly liaise with and offer feedback to the Customer Services Manager and the AcademicManager for Adult courses in terms of customers evaluation and materials, based on directinformation gathered during the counselling sessions.-Register students for English courses and proactively cross-sell all relevant British Councilservices which customers may be interested in;. Show less

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  International House Bucharest

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2020

  Teacher EFL

  Teacher of English (Business English): using a range of course books and materials, plus a variety of audiovisual aids, to encourage students to communicate with each other using the structures and vocabulary they've learnt and to improve the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Role performed for adult corporate clients.

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  The Entrepreneurship Academy

  Dec 2021 - Sept 2022

  Program Manager

  The Entrepreneurship Academy offers the only bachelors degree in business administration with a focus on entrepreneurship in Romania. Students learn through practice since day one how to build and grow their own business.

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  British Council

  Sept 2022 - Feb 2025

  Teacher EFL
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  Ibsen Language Learning Hub

  Sept 2022 - Jan 2025

  Teacher EFL
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  Fischer International

  Mar 2025 - now

  ELT Consultant - National Geographic Learning